Vance: Trump will be ‘biggest defenders of religious liberty’

Vice President JD Vance made a bold promise to the Trump administration during the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. on Friday. He assured attendees that the administration would be strong advocates for Christians and would prioritize defending religious liberties.

Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, expressed confidence in President Trump’s commitment to protecting the rights of pro-life protesters and the unborn. He emphasized the administration’s dedication to safeguarding religious liberty for all people, particularly Catholics. Despite not being Catholic himself, Vance praised Trump for being a strong supporter of Catholics in the United States.

In a move to combat what the White House described as the “anti-Christian weaponization of government,” President Trump signed an executive order establishing the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. This task force includes members of Trump’s Cabinet and key agencies who will review any policies or practices within the federal government that target Christians unfairly.

The White House fact sheet accompanying the executive order criticized the Biden administration for allegedly targeting peaceful Christians while overlooking violent anti-Christian offenses. The fact sheet specifically mentioned incidents involving pro-life Christians peacefully demonstrating outside abortion clinics.

Vance highlighted the stark contrast between the Trump and Biden administrations, citing Trump’s pardoning of individuals convicted of obstructing abortion clinics. He praised the administration for its efforts to protect the rights of Christians and uphold religious freedom.

Addressing the historical challenges to religious liberty, Vance acknowledged past mistakes in U.S. foreign policy that have led to the eradication of Christian communities worldwide. He commended the Trump administration’s peacekeeping efforts as a means of fulfilling Christ’s commandment to save lives.

Vance’s remarks resonated with the audience, earning him standing ovations before and after his speech. He underscored the importance of Trump’s foreign policy in promoting peace globally and reiterated the administration’s commitment to working towards peace in the remaining years of Trump’s term.

The administration’s ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine were also highlighted, with Trump scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate a peace deal. Vance’s comments aligned with the administration’s focus on promoting peace and protecting Christian rights worldwide.

In conclusion, Vance’s address at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast underscored the administration’s dedication to advocating for Christians and defending religious liberties. The Trump administration’s proactive stance on protecting the rights of pro-life protesters and upholding religious freedom reflects its commitment to supporting Christian communities both domestically and globally.